Taste

Of course, the most important holdover from Taste v1.0 stands behind the bar: Ted Kilgore. The master mixologist, more responsible than anyone else for dragging St. Louis cocktail culture into the here and now, offers a lengthy menu of his creations, handily divided by flavor and body profile (e.g., "crisp, light, aromatic"). Click here to continue reading Ian Froeb's review of Taste. Photos by Laura Ann Miller.
Taste
4584 Laclede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108
St. Louis - Central West End
314-361-1200
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The Queen Park Swizzle, a cocktail made with Don Q Anejo rum, lime, mint and Angostura.
The Queen Park Swizzle, a cocktail made with Don Q Anejo rum, lime, mint and Angostura.
The inside of Taste.
The inside of Taste.
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Taste's kitchen.
Taste's kitchen.
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Candlelit stairs leading to the upstairs of Taste.
Candlelit stairs leading to the upstairs of Taste.
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Upstairs lounge area at Taste.
Upstairs lounge area at Taste.
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Upstairs lounge area at Taste.
Upstairs lounge area at Taste.
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Merritt Duncan, and manager, Adam Altnether, preparing food in the kitchen.
Merritt Duncan, and manager, Adam Altnether, preparing food in the kitchen.
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Inside of Taste.
Inside of Taste.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Queen Park Swizzle.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Queen Park Swizzle.
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The Queen Park Swizzle, a cocktail made with Don Q Anejo rum, lime, mint and Angostura.
The Queen Park Swizzle, a cocktail made with Don Q Anejo rum, lime, mint and Angostura.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Subtle Hustle.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Subtle Hustle.
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The Subtle Hustle cocktail, made with Aperol, Cocchi Americano, lemon juice, passion fruit, and champagne.
The Subtle Hustle cocktail, made with Aperol, Cocchi Americano, lemon juice, passion fruit, and champagne.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Jazz Club.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Jazz Club.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Jazz Club.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Jazz Club.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Jazz Club.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Jazz Club.
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The Jazz Club cocktail, made with Jasmine Broker's Gin, house made grenadine, lemon and egg white.
The Jazz Club cocktail, made with Jasmine Broker's Gin, house made grenadine, lemon and egg white.
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The Jazz Club cocktail, made with Jasmine Broker's Gin, house made grenadine, lemon and egg white.
The Jazz Club cocktail, made with Jasmine Broker's Gin, house made grenadine, lemon and egg white.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Spaghetti Western.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Spaghetti Western.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Spaghetti Western.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Spaghetti Western.
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Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Spaghetti Western.
Mixologist Ted Kilgore making the Spaghetti Western.
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